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Graphcore is a globally recognized leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and datacentre hardware that provide the specialized processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, we are working to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure that its benefits are accessible to everyone.

We are looking to hire a VP of Manufacturing Operations who will be responsible for leading a team across Manufacturing technology, Product Test & Diagnostics, Quality and Supply Chain. The successful candidate will work across Manufacturing Operations to support and enable the teams, building credible relationships with technology partners as needed to create an efficient operation, and evaluate new technologies with the Silicon and Hardware design teams. You will help the business to build a robust product, driving quality and ensuring supply can meet demand, owning the Manufacturing Operations budget with a horizon of 3-5 years. You will be an active part of the senior management team and will be responsible for growing and developing the team.

Responsibilities

• develop and grow the teams to support delivery of the most innovative product in the AI market
• set the direction for the top tier manufacturing partners in Asia
• engage with the team in the technical management of Foundry partners, OSAT’s and Contract Manufacturers (CM)
• form strong relationships with internal teams : Silicon, Hardware and Software Engineering as well as Finance groups
• develop understanding of software use cases & implications
• establish strong problem solving capabilities
• responsible for driving cost improvement
• have a broad view of the market to maintain competitive advantage
• consolidate the budget for the Manufacturing Operations teams
• customer support where necessary

Essential skills

• Experience in a related role
• Experienced in leading a globally distributed team
• Systematic approach
• Experienced in Silicon and PCBA and system level products
• NPI and volume manufacturing experience
• Degree level qualifications in Electronics, Physics or equivalent

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.